Add 27/2 and 6/75
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 6/75
27/2 + 6/75 is 679/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
27/2 = 27 × 75/2 × 75 = 2025/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/150 + 12/150 = 2025 + 12/150 = 2037/150 - 2037/150 simplified gives 679/50
- So, 27/2 + 6/75 = 679/50
In mixed form: 1329/50
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